After going 1-0 down in the first half, two goals from Julián Álvarez and one from Rodri in the second ensured that current champions Manchester City defeated Serbian side Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League opener. Guardiola said going one goal down challenged his side to ‘prove themselves’ after winning the treble last season. Red Star coach Barak Bakhar said his team ‘tried to fight’ but ‘we did not succeed because they moved the ball amazingly’
Manchester City overcome Red Star scare in Champions League opener
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